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Kotaku Friday, June 16, 2023 11:45 AM
    

If you've ever found yourself playing The Last of Us and getting frustrated that the horror was only happening behind the safety of a screen, well, I have good news for you. Starting in September, The Last of Us' signature brand of post-apocalyptic terror is coming to Universal Studios during the theme park's…

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Kotaku Friday, June 16, 2023 11:20 AM
    

The Nintendo Switch piracy subreddit r/newyuzupiracy managed to fly under the radar for years. However, on June 13, three years after it was originally created, Reddit banned the forum after it blew up in the wake of the massive pre-release leak of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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Kotaku Friday, June 16, 2023 10:02 AM
    

Diablo IV's Hardcore mode is not for the faint of heart. Anything that kills your character will leave them permanently dead, no matter what level they were, how much time you invested, or what gear they had. So Twitch streamer Quin69 was understandably overwhelmed with confusion and rage when his level 91 Druid with…

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Kotaku Friday, June 16, 2023 8:30 AM
    

This wont come as a huge surprise, not after learning that you can build a working computer in Nintendo's open-world adventure, but it's still neat: turns out the new Zelda's construction abilities let you build your own Beyblade match.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:57 AM
     All Diablo 4 dungeon locations

Where are all the Diablo 4 dungeon locations? You'll find most of them naturally. Dungeons are instanced, partially procedurally-generated areas full of monsters to kill and small puzzles to solve as you work your way to the boss. They're a great way to earn XP, grab some shiny new loot, and earn some game-changing Aspects for your class.

You can run any dungeon in Diablo 4 once you find them (except Capstone dungeons), but you should probably research which the best D4 Aspects are for the class you're playing and prioritize the dungeons that reward the best Aspects for the best builds. If you're not sure what that means don't worry, we've done the hard part for you. Here's a list of every dungeon in Diablo 4 - and the reward for completing it.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:52 AM
     Farm Achievements and Primogems in new Genshin Impact event

The Genshin Impact version 3.7 update recently re-introduced the Divine Ingenuity event in its first rerun, and players have been using it to farm achievements and Primogems. Now titled Divine Ingenuity: Collector's Chapter, the event allows you to create your own domain and share it with players worldwide. In less than a week, the Genshin Impact community has set up and shared several domains that are perfect for earning the anime game's combat-related achievements.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:50 AM
     Get Bethesda's best games for dirt cheap ahead of Starfield

The Elder Scrolls, Doom, Fallout, Dishonored, Wolfenstein, Quake, The Evil Within - you name it, Bethesda has some of the best PC games in its catalog, and you can get most of them for next to nothing right now thanks to a sale with up to 85% off the likes of Skyrim, Oblivion, Fallout New Vegas, Wolfenstein 2, and Prey. With the Starfield release date swooping over the horizon, what better time than now to enjoy Bethesda's best?

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:43 AM
     Starfield download size is ten times bigger than Skyrim

Hey, you. You're finally awake. Let me tell you a tale of videogame storage wars. From colossal, snow-capped mountains to verdant woodland and bustling towns, Skyrim's 15 in-game square miles are crammed with quests, treasure, and places to explore. All that for a mere 12GB. A decade on from Skyrim's release, Starfield wants to pick up where it left off. Swapping woods and mountains for nebulae and asteroid belts, Bethesda's latest exploration-focused game clocks in at an enormous 125GB.

That's a pretty hefty increase. But it's not just Bethesda and Starfield culpable for ballooning storage requirements. The Star Wars Jedi Survivor system requirements, for example, stipulated a whopping 155GB spare space, a far cry from the now-modest Skyrim PC specs. It's a clear industry trend: triple-A games getting bigger all the time.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield companions, Starfield system requirements

PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:42 AM
     Warhaven – medieval battles come to life at Steam Next Fest

An early access demo for the innovative sword action game, Warhaven, is set to be unleashed during the upcoming Steam Next Fest. Fans of medieval warfare are in for a treat as classic combat is reimagined and inspiration from diverse historical cultures forms the backdrop to these fast-paced PvP battles.


PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:41 AM
     Pixel Piece codes June 2023

What are the new Pixel Piece codes? If you need to get a leg up on your Roblox pirate adventures, these Pixel Piece codes can help enormously. So long as you don't share them with the people you're trying to race to the level cap, you'll spearhead your progress and blaze through the competition by checking back regularly for new redeem codes before they expire. Here's a long list of currently active and expired codes. And because we're constantly checking them in-game, you can rest easy knowing you don't have to scour the web looking for more.

Pixel Piece is the latest in a long line of Roblox games inspired by the anime and manga franchise One Piece. Like the popular Japanese adventure story, you'll follow in the footsteps of either a pirate or marine, sailing the seas in search of treasure, baddies, and valuable Devil Fruits that can drastically alter your combat abilities. Want to try the classics as well? Check out Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes or, if you're into Demon Slayer, we have Project Slayers codes and Slayers Unleashed codes, too.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:29 AM
     BattleBit Remastered codes 2023

Are there any BattleBit Remastered codes? With the massive multiplayer FPS game launching into early access, much to our delight, we were also wondering whether there was a way to gain more in-game rewards, cosmetics, weapons, and more.

BattleBit Remastered has toppled the likes of CS:GO and Starfield to become Steam's top seller, so we've been searching for all of the latest codes for cosmetics, weapons, and other freebies. As time passes, we'll update this guide with the most recent information about BattleBit codes.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:22 AM
     Remnant 2 system requirements

What are the Remnant 2 system requirements? Whether you plan on blasting your way through the Root on your own or with friends, you won't need a hardcore setup to run this sequel to Gunfire Games' soulslike third-person shooter.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:10 AM
     Diablo 4 Helltide events explained

What are Diablo 4 Helltide events? While a big part of players' experience with the game is based on leveling their characters and completing the story, we know there is a lot more to be done. The next step is to venture into the endgame portion of Diablo 4, where more difficult challenges await players who want to improve their equipment with better weapons, armor, and jewels.

While players might enjoy doing all the main quests in Diablo 4, the D4 endgame is where you can really test your builds as well as face trickier Diablo 4 world bosses. The never-ending grinding for better equipment for the Diablo 4 classes is something seasoned players of the game know – and look for – and one of the systems you'll want to seek out are the Helltide events. We've prepared a rundown on what Helltide is, how to participte, and why you should take part in all the Helltide events you can.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
     Skyrim Grandma isn't in Starfield, wants Elder Scrolls 6 instead

Starfield isn't getting our dream cameo after all. Skyrim Grandma, otherwise known as Shirley Curry, has been an icon of gaming YouTube since her first video back in 2015. Now, despite a few nods from Bethesda, and a lot of speculation from fans, she confirms she will not in fact feature in the upcoming space RPG game, and that actually, she's not even going to play it and wishes The Elder Scrolls 6 was coming out instead. It comes after the latest Starfield gameplay footage featured a seeming reference to Skyrim Grandma, ahead of the coming Starfield release date.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:47 AM
     WoW Winds of Sanctuary buff has a major flaw

As the World of Warcraft Diablo 4 crossover event comes to a close, echoes of Sanctuary's strife continue to whisper through the plains of Azeroth, providing MMORPG enthusiasts with the all-new Winds of Sanctuary buff. While, at first glance, the buff looks great, there's a slight caveat that means one of WoW's newest factions has been forgotten in the depths of Zaralek Cavern.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:46 AM
     Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices

Want to see all the Valorant skins you can get your hands on and how much they are? It can be hard to keep track of all the weapon skins available, but we've gone through them all to provide the ultimate guide to every one in the game right now. When Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear: Valorant would be a game for skin collectors.

Since 2020, the game developer has actively been churning out virtual cosmetics to one of the best PC games, and in 2023, Valorant has at least ten skins for every single weapon. But who's keeping count? Well, we are. If you are looking to plan your next Valorant purchase or prepare for the next Valorant Night Market, then keep reading. Here's everything you need to know about the skins in Riot's FPS game.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:41 AM
     Striker Odyssey codes June 2023

June 16, 2023: We added a new Striker Odyssey code to our list.

What are the new Striker Odyssey codes? This anime-themed, skill-based Roblox game has blown up in popularity since its launch earlier in the year. If you're looking for free spins to get ahead of the competition, we've got a list of the latest Striker Odyssey codes down below.

If you're a Striker Odyssey fan, you might also want to check out our Project Slayers codes and Blox Fruits codes. If you're looking for something with a tactical edge on Roblox, maybe our All Star Tower Defense codes are more your speed. Now, let's get you some freebies in Striker Odyssey.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:44 AM
     Honkai Star Rail next banner and 1.1 banner

What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you want to acquire the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. Banners rotate on a regular basis, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Thankfully, our banner schedule will help keep you on the right track, ensuring that no currency goes to waste.

The Honkai Star Rail banner system almost entirely relies upon the luck of the draw, where you can trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to redeem the best Honkai Star Rail characters and Light Cones. If you're new to Hoyoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, including the pity system. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list

PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:35 AM
     Roblox promo codes June 2023

June 16, 2023: We updated our Roblox promo codes list to bring you the latest freebies.

Looking for all the active Roblox promo codes? There is a wide variety of promo codes from Roblox events and giveaways out there that grant you free virtual goods like hats, outfits, and more. With new Roblox codes arriving on the regular, you'll find plenty of ways to keep your avatar looking fresh - and our updated list is here to help.

Roblox promo codes won't hang around forever, however, so it's important that you redeem them before they expire. If you wish to reap their rewards, you'll first need to know how and where to redeem them, so we'll guide you through that process too. Be sure to check back here regularly, as we'll update this page whenever new Roblox promo codes release or older ones expire, saving you the trouble of searching for and checking them yourself. We also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, Anime Adventures codes, and King Legacy codes if you're looking for game-specific freebies.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:34 AM
     Best wireless gaming headset 2023

Putting on the best wireless gaming headset makes you wonder why you didn't cut the cord sooner. Freeing yourself from the tether of a cable is undeniably convenient and helps declutter your setup for an altogether tidier aesthetic. More importantly, many cordless cans now handily compete with their wired counterparts, meaning you're sure to find a pair that perfectly suit your ears.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:04 AM
     Diablo 4 stash upgrade, location, and more

Want to know about the Diablo 4 stash system? The Diablo 4 stash gives you a private chest to store some of your most prized possessions. Any items that fit in your inventory can fit in your stash, so feel free to put your favorite weapons, armor, and gems away for a rainy day. At first, your stash is limited to just 50 storage slots, but this can be upgraded as you progress through the game.

Whether you're just starting with one of the best builds or you're a seasoned Diablo 4 endgame player on the hunt for Uniques, your stash is essential for organizing your items. For some experienced Diablo 4 players, the stash doesn't have enough storage space, but there's a way around this if you don't mind creating mule characters. Here's everything you need to know about Diablo 4 stash, including where to find it, how to upgrade it, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:33 AM
     Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon codes June 2023

June 16, 2023: We added one new Pancake Empire Tycoon code to our list.

What are the new Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon codes? If you're just making a start in this fantastical, strategic, and colorful Roblox tycoon game, you may be on the hunt for some freebies to expedite the growth of your pancake empire. Luckily for you, we've compiled a list of the latest rewards and the codes you'll need to redeem to earn them, and we'll keep our list updated to ensure you never miss out.

We also have lists of the new Project Mugetsu codes and Shinobi Life 2 codes, if you're a bit of a Roblox anime fan, as well as all the Punch Wall codes you could ever possibly need. Now, let's take a look at every active Pancake Empire Tower Tycoon redeem code.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 10:26 AM
     Anime Adventures codes June 2023

June 13, 2023: We checked for new Anime Adventures codes to add to our list.

Are you searching for new Anime Adventures codes? If you're just starting out trying to defend your base, you will want to summon the most powerful heroes and villains based on the most popular anime of all time, such as One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball, to stop the evil forces from storming your base. But, of course, some are more powerful than others, so if you want to get the most out of the game's gacha system, you'll want tons of codes.

Anime Adventures is a tower defense anime game built inside Roblox, and you can earn gems to summon units by grinding through levels and completing daily missions. AA codes can help you get even more gems, which you can spend on getting the best units in the game. New codes are released with every update, so if you see the prompt for a new update, do check back to see if there are any that you've not redeemed yet. While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes to get you more freebies.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 9:54 AM
     Dragon's Dogma 2 release date, trailers, gameplay, story, and more

When is the Dragon's Dogma 2 release date? If you thought Dragon's Dogma 2 was never going to happen, you were wrong. Not only has Dragon's Dogma 2 been officially confirmed, but there's already a trailer out there showing off the pawn system, a new Beastren race, new vocations, and a good old heart-stealing dragon.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the original RPG game Dragon's Dogma released in 2012. Despite strong sales of the expansion pack, Dark Arisen, and several rereleases, it took Capcom ten years to confirm a follow-up sequel. Hideaki Itsuno, the original game's director, makes his return to the series after working as the director on Devil May Cry 5. Here's all the information on the Dragon's Dogma 2 release date, gameplay, and the story we've got so far.


PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 9:41 AM
     Doom creator John Romero plays the infamous MyHouse WAD

Doom mod MyHouse has become the most famous - or perhaps infamous - custom-made WAD for the iconic FPS game, blending the classic shooter's guns and mechanics with a trippy, House-of-Leaves-inspired descent into surrealism and horror. Now, John Romero, one of Doom's original creators, has taken MyHouse for a spin, sharing some opinions on the super-spooky map as he continues work on a new shooter using Unreal Engine 5.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 9:39 AM
     Is BattleBit Remastered down? Current server status

What is the current BattleBit Remastered server status? The popular low-poly FPS might run brilliantly thanks to its low system requirements, but that doesn't mean that massive 254-player servers can't get a little overwhelmed from time to time.

One of the most popular FPS games on Steam right now, even beating CS:GO and Starfield sales, BattleBit Remastered could see its massive servers overwhelmed, or might be taken down for updates or patches. If you're having trouble joining one of the BattleBit servers, which hold up to 254 players each, it could be because servers are currently unavailable, so we've got the latest updates on the BattleBit Remastered server status below.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 9:20 AM
     Valheim console commands and cheats

June 16, 2023 Four new console commands added from the latest patch, including "tombstone" and changes to God mode.

How do you use Valheim console commands? If you want to become an all-powerful being on your very own server, or speed up the process when building multiple structures, console commands - or cheats - can save you a lot of time.

These console commands in Valheim can even be used with friends on a private Valheim server, providing you are the host. Fighting trolls is tough no matter how far you are into the survival game, but God mode prevents your party from getting below one health point regardless of how powerful your enemies are. There are also Valheim cheats and console commands for spawning items, kicking unwanted players, and unlocking the whole map, and we've included them all below for anyone running their own public server.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 8:37 AM
     Valheim Hildir's Request update is playable now – patch notes 0.217.4

Valheim update Hildir's Request has arrived. Valheim patch notes 0.217.4 mark the release of the much-anticipated major update on the public test branch for the co-op Viking survival game ahead of its full launch. Previously known as Hildir's Quest, this overhaul is the biggest set of additions the game has seen since we entered the Valheim Mistlands, and promises a lot to keep us busy until the Ashlands are finally ready.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 16, 2023 8:18 AM
     The best Honkai Star Rail light cones

June 15, 2023: Added the best Nihility light cone to the list of the best.

What are the best Honkai Star Rail light cones? Unlike traditional weapons, Hoyoverse's epic intergalactic adventure dispenses with swords and bows in favor of abstract memory cards you can equip for passive benefits to your characters.

As a result, wishing for the best Honkai Star Rail characters at the top of our tier list will only get you so far in the free PC game. For characters to perform at their best, it's essential that you equip them with the best Honkai Star Rail light cones relevant to their kit. That's easier said than done, so here are the best light cones available, as well as how to find and upgrade them in the turn-based game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 11:47 AM
    

A decent name is one thing, but one like To Hell With The Ugly plain demands to be looked up. That's when you see the striking art style, and yeah okay, I'm already on on board.

Based on a French novel by Boris Vian, this tells a strange and surprisingly dark story about a famously handsome young himbo who gets caught up in a sinister plot in 1950s Los Angeles and has to adventure, talk, fight, and - horrors - reason his way to the truth. It's an adventure game with quick-time event bits, and a 50s America setting, all of which could put me off it entirely, but I can't bring myself to say anything bad about it at all.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 11:14 AM
    

Excellent real-time strategy game Company Of Heroes 3 came out on PC earlier this year, and now its console edition has arrived on yer Xboxes and PlayStations. Listen, I know such console talk is considered heresy around these parts, but our corporate friends/siblings at sister site VG247 are running a competition right now to win a custom Company Of Heroes 3 Xbox controller. Sure, you might not want to play Company Of Heroes 3 specifically with said controller, but controllers in general are useful things that we at RPS use a lot for playing other types of games, and hey, we thought you might want to know about it, just in case. You can enter here if you fancy your chances.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 10:42 AM
    

When Geoff Keighley announced in 2020 that he would be filling the space left by the recently cancelled E3 with his own gaming festival, none of us suspected that from that point on we would be doomed to an endless stream of livestreams from now until the heat death of the universe. Did 2020's summer of gaming ever end? It did not. It is a constant. Like the stars in the sky or the ocean blue. Geoff is here. He has a game to show you. It's probably a horror game set in space. Doesn't that look great? Now let's take a look at the first game by a new studio comprised of ex-Bioware devs.

Yep, that's right. Not-E3 2023 is over (I think?) and once again I've commanded team RPS to dig their microphones out of storage before forcing them to tell me about their favourite game from the cavalcade of directs, showcases and presentations that have replaced my once beloved E3 weekend.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 10:42 AM
    

Ahead of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, Ghost Ship Games continue to update the original co-op, space dwarf FPS game. Deep Rock Galactic went live with its season 4 content yesterday. Titled Critical Corruption, the update has added a new event with plenty of new enemies, and fulfilled some community requests.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 10:40 AM
    

You know me, folks: I love management sims, and I love people in physical distress. Wasn't I only delighted, then, to play a bit of Galacticare, an upcoming hospital management sim in the same sticky vein as the hospitals Theme or Two Point. The twist? These hopsitals are in space! Like those managment games, your task is to build a hospital that runs as smooth as some kind of alien baby's bottom (the alien probably has tentacles), where you want to treat people and prevent them from dying as much as possible, but largely because death is bad for your profit margin more than any altruistic impulse. I mean you can be altruistic if you want, I suppose, but if you run out of money it's harder to build more weird bone-fixing machines.

The tone - though Galacticare has strange diseases like being eaten from the inside out by a singularity, and wacky treatments including a sort of laser disco machine - is actually much closer to kind of satire-ish hijinks of spacestation management game Startopia than I had expected, thanks in part to the extremely dry AI helper offering input, and the many alien species who'll come to you for treatment.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 8:46 AM
    

Just one week after Diablo 4's first level 100 Hardcore character was killed by a lost connection, the game has brutally (and unfairly) claimed another Hardcore character. Unlike Carn's Barbarian, Quin69's Druid wasn't level 100 yet, but he was pretty darn close at level 91. His Druid had 172 hours and 50 minutes of play time. That's more than a week's worth of playing and the game's only been out for 10 days (or 15, if we're including early access).

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 8:06 AM
    

Memory can be a fickle thing. For thirty-something Mimi, everything before her thirteenth birthday is a blank. What happened before that point is never really interrogated during Dordogne's three-hour run time, but we do know her father is a stubborn old goat who cut ties with Mimi's really quite nice grandmother Nora after a summer she spent there as a shy, sheltered twelve-year-old. It's this summer that seems to be the cork in Mimi's memory bottle, and it's also the window in which Dordogne frames its sweet, coming of age tale. As Mimi in the present comes to terms with her grandmother's recent passing, the objects she finds in Nora's now-empty summer house trigger important flashbacks to that golden summer, and maybe also the answer to Mimi's apparent amnesia. Dordogne never demands very much of you during these sequences, but it does know how to luxuriate in life's little details, and find pleasure in a more leisurely lifestyle.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 7:29 AM
    

Yakuza developer RGG Studio held their latest RGG Summit overnight, and the showcase contained more details on upcoming releases Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. We got a small extra look at Gaiden last week during Summer Game Fest, where Kiryu looks like he's meant to be starring in the next John Wick film, but the RGG Summit went into a lot more detail. Here's what you need to know.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 16, 2023 5:46 AM
    

Dan Houser, the co-founder of Rockstar Games and former head writer at the company, has founded a new company called Absurd Ventures. Houser left Rockstar in 2020, after co-writing some of the company's biggest games including GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. He's now returned with Absurd Ventures, headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

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Twinfinite Friday, June 16, 2023 9:00 AM
     So many announcements, so little time...

Twinfinite Friday, June 16, 2023 7:18 AM
     Time conquest.

Siliconera Friday, June 16, 2023 11:30 AM
    

Honkai Star Rail Everwinter City Museum Event Extended

HoYoverse announced measures it will take regarding the Honkai: Star Rail Everwinter City Museum Ledger of Curiosities event. It is currently broken. You can't get past the Prosperous Glory portion of the questline and event. As a result, everyone will get 120 Stellar Jade as an "apology" and the event will now end on August 6, 2023.

The Honkai: Star Rail museum event in Belobog on Jarilo-VI was supposed to "end" on June 26, 2023. After that date, people would be able to go back and reexperience the story and earn some rewards, but not the limited time ones. As part of the event, you manage areas of the museum to increase their stats and attractiveness and also find missing attractions for it during quests. There are different phases, triggered by leveling up areas and their elements, recruiting staff and placing them, and filling up exhibits.

Currently, people end up getting "stuck" when they get to Prosperous Glory. This means they can't finish restoring the museum or getting the standard or limited time rewards. HoYoVerse's announcement said it will be fixed after the 1.2 patch maintenance on July 19, 2023. The 120 Stellar Jade will be sent out and able to be claimed until August 17, 2023.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and a PS5 version will arrive later in 2023.

The post Honkai Star Rail Everwinter City Museum Event Extended appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, June 16, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Genshin Impact Summer

HoYoVerse announced that the Genshin Impact Summer Festival will take place in the cities of New York, Paris and Berlin over the course of July 2023. Each gathering will take place over two days and have have its own specialty program, along with food, merchandise, and photo opportunities. There will also be Summer with Genshin Impact events at select conventions, including DoKomi and Japan Expo.

The first event will be held in Paris July 1-2, 2023. The specialty program will feature a collaboration with Yamaha music that will aim to teach guests how to play assorted music from Genshin Impact.

New York will be the site of the second gathering over July 22-23, 2023. Though there are no details on the specialty program there, HoYoVerse stated that the festivals will work with talents and artists from local communities.

Finally, the Berlin festival will occur on July 29-30, 2023. It will feature an "Evening Extravaganza" and a firework display.

You can find the Twitter announcement with a registration link below:

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HoYoVerse also recently released a soundtrack video showcasing music from the Sumeru region and the character Alhaitham, and detailed the ongoing Feast of the Departed Warriors event.

Genshin Impact is immediately available on the PC, PS4, PS5, and Mobile. The Genshin Impact Summer Festival will take place in Paris on July 1-2, 2023, New York over July 22-23, 2023, and in Berlin between July 29-30, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, June 16, 2023 10:30 AM
    

Who are the Like a Dragon Gaiden Voice Actors for the New Yakuza Game

We already knew the Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name release date thanks to Summer Game Fest 2023, so the new Yakuza game RGG Summit Summer event involved a reveal of some of its voice actors. The extended presentation introduced who will be playing characters like Kazuma Kiryu, as well as involved them appearing on stage at the event. Most importantly, we learned Takaya Kuroda will return as Kiryu.

Here's the list of all the Like a Dragon Gaiden voice actors revealed during the new Yakuza game showcase:

  • Kazuma Kiryu: Takaya Kuroda
  • Kosei Shishido: Yasukaze Motomiya
  • Yuki Tsuruno: Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
  • Akame: First Summer Uika
  • Homare Nishitani: Kim Jaeuck

In addition, we already learned VShojo Vtuber Kson won the Grand Prix auditions and will appear in Like a Dragon Gaiden as well.

In case you missed the RGG Summit Summer 2023 edition, here's the full presentation on YouTube. The announcement of Like a Dragon Gaiden voice actors, as well as the new Yakuza game's cast appearing, begins at the 27 minute mark.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will release on November 9, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Friday, June 16, 2023 10:00 AM
    

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade and Binding Blade Added to Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack subscribers will get Fire Emblem GBA games, but our region depends on how many they'll see. On June 23, 2023, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade will show up worldwide. However, in Japan both that game and Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade will come to the service.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade basically was released as "Fire Emblem" when it showed up outside Japan in 2003. That's the story of Eliwood, Hector, and Lyndis. People could pick which route they wanted to follow, with the story differing slightly based on the perspective.

In Japan, that entry was preceded by Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade in 2002. That starred Roy, the son of Eliwood, and Lilina, the daughter of Hector. So this is a situation where it appeared first, then Nintendo and Intelligent Systems created and released The Blazing Blade prequel.

Here's the English trailer for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack GBA release:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ60yLlsOyM&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica

And here's the Japanese announcement trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OWGgO4g90w&ab_channel=Nintendo%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8D%E3%83%AB

The Fire Emblem GBA games will join the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack service on June 23, 2023, though The Blazing Blade is the only worldwide release. Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade will only join the service in Japan.

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Siliconera Friday, June 16, 2023 9:30 AM
    

Identity V Danganronpa V3

In an update to its announcement on the Identity V and Danganronpa V3 collaboration, NetEase has revealed which Survivors will get A skins when the event starts on August 3, 2023. As a reminder, the skins from previous Danganronpa collaboration events will return as well. NetEase has also revealed a large number of upcoming skins for the game, including one for a new character.

The Survivors who will get new Danganronpa V3 skins in identity V are:

  • Acrobat: Kokichi Oma
  • Journalist: Kaede Akamatsu
  • Novelist: Shuichi Saihara
  • "Prisoner": Rantaro Amami
  • Toy Merchant: Miu Iruma

Of these skins, only Journalist's is an S-tier. The others are A-tier. Journalist is a relatively new character in the game. But it's possible that NetEase chose her to represent Kaede due to her having an in-lore connection with Novelist. Novelist is the younger version of the Detective in Identity V, which connects him to Shuichi for reasons beyond aesthetics. NetEase has not yet uploaded showcases for the skins so it's unclear if they have any special effects, such as how the Mikan skin for Doctor changed her syringe.

Other upcoming collaborations include one with the Hangzhou West Lake and Sanrio. NetEase also announced S skins for Aeroplanist (an unreleased Survivor), Grave Keeper, and Enchantress. There will also be a 5th Anniversary Essence featuring the Patient, "Psychologist," and Photographer characters. Doctor, Painter, and Bloody Queen will also get new skins from existing costume series.

Identity V is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PCs. The Danganronpa V3 collaboration skins in Identity V will be available from August 3, 2023.

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Siliconera Friday, June 16, 2023 9:00 AM
    

Link Click season 2

Studio Lan released some new information on season 2 of Link Click. The first episode will premiere at Anime Expo on July 2, 2023, and then will start officially broadcasting from July 14, 2023. Episodes will be every Friday. There is also a new trailer showing what to expect.

Like the previous trailer, the promotional video for Link Click season 2 contains heavy spoilers for the ending of the first season. You can watch it here:

https://twitter.com/sgdlr_offical/status/1669540306176417792

It appears that Link Click season 2 will lose the episodic nature of its previous season. For half of the show, it followed Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang solving their clients' cases, with some hints here and there of the broader story. However, it looks like season 2 will revolve almost entirely around the red-eyed culprit from season 1. Both the detective and Qiao Ling will play a more active role in the story.

Link Click follows the story of Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, who are able to enter and change the past through photos. Cheng Xiaoshi is the one who actually goes back in time and Lu Guang is his mission support. The first season ended with the revelation that there is a criminal with very similar powers to them, and seems to have a keen interest in Cheng Xiaoshi.

Link Click is readily available on Crunchyroll. Link Click season 2 will start airing from July 14, 2023 after a July 2 debut at Anime Expo.

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Siliconera Friday, June 16, 2023 8:30 AM
    

Final Fantasy XVI theme song

Square Enix uploaded a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI, featuring more of its theme song. Kenshi Yonezu is the singer and "Tsuki wo Miteita" is the title of the song. He was also the composer and lyricist.

You can watch the theme song trailer for Final Fantasy XVI here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVWo-M8tN7g

The new trailer introduces the world and explains the conflict over the crystals. It also sets up Clive's journey to destroy the crystals to save the world. Several Eikons, such as Ifrit and Shiva, appear, along with enemy and friendly Dominants alike.

Final Fantasy XVI will be the latest entry in the long-running Final Fantasy series. It will be the first Final Fantasy game with an M-rating due to sexually suggestive scenes and gore. A demo is available, allowing players to experience its action RPG-like mechanics and systems.

Prior to his debut under his real name, Kenshi Yonezu released Vocaloid songs as Hachi. His songs have appeared in anime works such as My Hero Academia and Chainsaw Man. In particular, his opening for Chainsaw Man, "Kick Back," was widely popular, appearing first on Oricon's Weekly Chart and selling over 500,000 copies (physical and digital combined) in Japan.

Final Fantasy XVI will come out on the PS5 on July 22, 2023. It has a six-month exclusivity period for the PS5.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, June 16, 2023 11:49 AM
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     How To Get Broodmother's Stinger In Diablo 4 Featured ImageDiablo 4 gives you no shortage of weapons to play with. Spend 10 minutes in a dungeon and you'll come out with a fully-stocked armory on the other side. And while the weapons you gain in such scenarios are rich and varied in and of themselves, there are some unique weapons that can only be found in specific locations, dropped by specific elite enemies. The Broodmother's Stinger is one such weapon: a powerful dagger that brings a boost to any poison-based build. If you want to make use of this rare weapon, read on for a full guide on how to get Broodmother's Stinger in Diablo 4. How to extract the Broodmother's Stinger in Diablo 4 Step 1: Hunt down Nine-Eyes, The Broodmother Screenshot by PC Invasion The Broodmother's Stinger drops exclusively from one elite enemy: Nine-Eyes, The Broodmother. She falls into the super-unique category, these being special enemies with distinct abilities who only appear at specific locations on the overworld map. In Nine-Eyes' c...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, June 16, 2023 11:25 AM
     How To Get Ghost Horse Mount In Diablo 4Have you finally unlocked a Mount in Diablo 4, but the selection doesn't impress you? Everyone has the Old Nell Steed, but depending on which Edition of Diablo 4 you bought, you may have some other neat options. Have you heard about the Ghastly Reins, which gives you a ghost horse called the Spectral Charger? If this interests you, we'll explain how to get the ghost horse Mount in Diablo 4. How to get the Ghastly Reins ghost Mount in Diablo 4 Using the Ghastly Reins will unlock the Spectral Charger for you whenever you unlock Mounts. Wondering when you can get your Mount? Well, we have a guide on when in the story you can use Mounts. Otherwise, you can receive the Ghastly Reins at any point in the game. I personally got these Reins without even trying before I could access Mounts. The Ghastly Reins is a random item drop from different World Events, like Legion Events. Are you ever playing Diablo 4, and notice an icon on your map for an event that any player ...

Gamer Empire Friday, June 16, 2023 5:02 AM
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Gamer Empire Friday, June 16, 2023 4:21 AM
     Have you ever been mining in Old School RuneScape and just found a random uncut gem in your inventory? To some players, uncut gems are a nuisance. To others, they're a good means to level up their crafting skill and make a good amount of GP while doing it. Recommended Read: How to Get Museum […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 16, 2023 12:00 PM
     Daily Magic Games has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for their latest tabletop game, "Castellans of Valeria." Set on Valeria's western frontier, the game puts players in a head-to-head contest to construct the most magnificent city jurisdictions in Kosk, aiming to secure the coveted position of Castellan. The Kickstarter campaign, which ends on June 20, …

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     Osprey Publishing has announced the launch of the much-anticipated "Undaunted: Battle of Britain," a standalone entry in the popular Undaunted series. This two-player deckbuilding game, which explores the intense aerial combat of World War II, is now available for purchase in the UK and the US. The game recreates the dramatic events of the summer …

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     Unchained Games has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Meeplify, an innovative portal that brings a whole new level of customization to board games and tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). The crowdfunding campaign, which far surpassed its modest goal of $546 within days, is set to run until July 3, 2023. The Meeplify project offers over 160 …

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